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State Monitor Overides Tax Vote
JACKSON – The township Board of Education voted down a property tax increase of 9.9% but State Monitor Carole Knopp-Morris overruled the Board’s decision. The Board unanimously rejected the proposed budget. The sale of the Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School is looming as a way to pay for next year’s education.
Giving the shoes off their feet for those in need
BRICK TOWNSHIP — School may be out, but last Saturday the field of Veterans Memorial Middle School was filed with kids as Ballers and Bookworms hosted the first ever Tyler Davis Ballers & Bookworms Youth Football Camp. The volunteer-run nonprofit organization was established in 2022 and works to ensure all student-athletes have access to quality athletic training, nutrition, academic support and financial assistance, no matter their family’s economic situation.
Lakewood Mayor Coles: Additional Trash Pickups Impossible, $7 Million In State Funds Will Reduce Property Tax Increase [VIDEO]
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles responded to two emailed questions at the Township Committee’s most recent meeting, which is still being held over Zoom – the only New Jersey municipality to be doing so since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. The first question pertained to garbage. The resident asked if...
Police Officers Promoted In Brick
BRICK – Police Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa Crate presided over the promotion of two police officers during the most recent Township Council meeting, which was attended by many members of the township police department. The first to be sworn in, Sgt. Brenden Barnes, graduated from Brick Memorial...
NJ man admits to decapitating seagull after it attempted to take fries from daughter: Affidavit
A South Jersey man is facing charges after authorities say he decapitated a seagull.Officers responded on July 6 to a report of animal cruelty at Morey's Piers located at 2501 Boardwalk Avenue.According to court documents obtained by Action News, Franklin Zeigler, 29, of Cape May, admitted to killing the seagull after it attempted to take french fries from his daughter.He then reportedly asked Morey's Piers staff for a trash bag while holding the dead seagull.Zeigler allegedly became irate and uncooperative with officers on an unrelated investigation, which led to his arrest on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.On July 18, he was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after officers obtained witness statements and photos, investigators said.He was released on a summons pending a future court date.If you have any information related to this case or any other criminal activities, please contact the North Wildwood Police Department Detective Division at (609) 522-2411.
Margate Commission Approves Pay 4 Percent Pay Increase for Elected Officials, City Staff
Margate commissioners and other city personnel will see a four percent salary increase starting October 1. During the July 10 meeting, the commission approved a resolution to increase the base wage for members, non-union personnel, part-time employees, and senior management. Margate commissioners earn about $40,000 annually. During public comments, some...
Original stories of Somers Point’s own Richard Somers and legendary figure Molly Pitcher to come to life at Studio;Space
— Themes of Defending Democracy and Female Empowerment Feature Prominently — SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore’s “Original” theater company, is pleased to announce a combined performance of two one-acts, “Molly Pitcher—Revolutionary Girl Power” and the world premiere of “Richard Somers—Anatomy of a Hero,” both written and directed by Bill Sterritt, SPQR’s artistic director. Performances will take place 8 p.m. Aug. 5-7 at Studio;Space in Somers Point.
Following Toms River, Jackson Prepares To Sue State Over “Unthinkable” School Funding Cuts
The Jackson Township Board of Education is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state, citing “unthinkable cuts” and a drastic reduction in financial aid over the past few years. The decision comes as the district faces a $165.7 million spending plan that would close Rosenauer Elementary School,...
Toms River Regional schools slammed by budget crisis, but hungry students get a break
TOMS RIVER - There is some good news for parents amid the Toms River Regional school budget crisis: the price of school breakfasts and lunches is set to come down. The Board of Education is expected to agree to lowering the daily price of school breakfasts by 50 cents and school lunches by 75 cents, as the district has an adequate balance in the food service fund.
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
Band With Somers Point Ties is “Damn Good”
An Atlantic County band is making its mark in the music industry. Isn’t It Always? hit 16 on the Digital Radio Tracker Top 50 Rock Airplay Chart this summer. The band is a longtime dream of Devin Scheck, who first came up with the name while at Fernwood Middle School in Egg Harbor Township and grew while he was attending CharterTech High School of the Performing Arts in Somers Point.
Ocean City’s Night in Venice Winners Announced
Night in Venice unfolded in spectacular fashion Saturday evening along Ocean City’s bayfront in front of tens of thousands of spectators who enjoyed the boat parade and colorfully decorated homes. This year’s theme was “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.”. Following is a list of winning...
PODCAST: Margate Residents Demand Live Zoom Video of City Meetings
Listen to podcast: Margate Solicitor John Scott Abbott and Mayor Michael Collins faced angry residents on July 18, asking why Margate blocks live video feeds (ZOOM) of important municipal meetings. Abbott and Collins blame a recent alleged, ‘Zoom-bombing’ during a commission meeting. Listen to Abbott defend banning of...
The iconic Sinatra House at the Jersey Shore has finally sold
In the words of Frank Sinatra, “It’s been a long, long time.”. But after two price changes and nearly two years on and off the market, the iconic house on the Point Pleasant boardwalk, known as the Sinatra House, has sold. If you purchase a product or register...
Robberies at smoke shop, deli on Staten Island carried out by 18-year-old, accomplices, cops allege
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An alleged robbery that resulted in injuries at a smoke shop on Staten Island has landed two young defendants behind bars, one of whom is facing similar charges in another case. Dustin Johns, 18, of the 200 block of Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners, is...
Meek Mill Suffers More Diddy Jokes Thanks To Viral ATV Excursion
Fans are still getting on Meek Mill about the rumors. Meek Mill is facing a barrage of jokes on social media in regard to his alleged relationship with Diddy. The renewed jokes come after he posted clips of himself riding an ATV in the streets of Newark, New Jersey. "Big benders …. Don’t try this at home!" he captioned the series of videos.
Drivers Charged in Fatal High-Speed Crash in Old Bridge, NJ
Two men have been charged in a fatal crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge, NJ, that resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to several others last month. Two men, Wilson Familia and Benjamin Futerman, have been charged for their roles in a fatal high-speed crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
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